4 hours ago
Tax rate falls in St. Johns County, but bills could rise
The St. Johns County Commission approved a budget Wednesday that has a lower tax rate than last year.…
6 hours ago
Tropical Storm Gabrielle becomes 7th storm of season
Gabrielle is forecast to become a hurricane this weekend but will stay away from the Florida coast.…
20 hours ago
School Board members express doubts about HQ move
One sticking point for some board members is whether choosing a nonprofit as the buyer would cheat taxpayers out of…
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1 day ago
Two companies vie for World Golf Village development
The two companies have distinct visions of what to do with World Golf Village, and St. Johns County wants to…
1 day ago
HBCU experience at forefront of Jacksonville’s Legacy Week
The HBCU Legacy College Fair will be held at the Jessie Ball DuPont Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
1 day ago
#AskJAXTDY | Why is Neptune Beach blocking traffic on South Street?
Vehicle traffic is no longer allowed on South Street at 5th Street. A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know why.…
1 day ago
Matanzas Innlet Restaurant may be rebuilt after 9 years
The restaurant in St. Augustine was razed after it was severely damaged in Hurricane Matthew.…
1 day ago
Jax considers incentives for TV or movie production
City Council could offer up to $400,000 for a California-based movie or TV production company to film in the city.…
2 days ago
Florida attorney general says it’s legal to carry guns openly
Attorney General James Uthmeier says a court ruling made open carry of guns “the law of the state.”…
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2 days ago
Main Street Bridge closed northbound until mid-October
Northbound lanes on the bridge will be closed for repairs after a tugboat hit the structure last month.…
2 days ago
2 dead after gunfire erupts in Clay County home
Two people were killed and two hospitalized after gunfire in the Oakleaf area, the Sheriff’s Office said.…
2 days ago
Sing Out Loud music fest shines on local artists
One goal since the festival began nine years ago has been boosting the local music scene.…
September 12, 2025
JEA negotiating with Live Oak to sell Downtown tower
Live Oak Contracting wants to convert the former JEA campus into apartments and retail.…
September 12, 2025
Pieces of 1880 shipwreck wash ashore on Matanzas Beach
Archaeologists believe the fragments are from the shipwrecked Caroline Eddy, which ran aground during a hurricane.…
September 12, 2025
Teachers face discipline for Charlie Kirk comments
A manager at the Jacksonville Public Education Fund also has been criticized for comments about Kirk.…
September 12, 2025
Metropolitan Park redesign could be approved next year
The most recent park design includes a performance lawn, play areas, added trees and more.…
September 12, 2025
Areas where hurricanes tend to develop in September
Hurricane season has been quiet this year, but things could change suddenly in the second half of September.…
September 11, 2025
Mayor can veto budget amendments, city lawyer says
But City Council would need only 10 votes to override the veto, the general counsel says.…
September 11, 2025
Peg Leg Pete declared unsafe for public display
Engineers recommend moving the Peg Leg Pete statue in Fernandina Beach or protecting it from people climbing on it.…
September 11, 2025
Some Northeast Florida police are allowing open carry of guns
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is the latest to instruct its officers not to enforce Florida’s open carry ban.…
September 11, 2025
Permit issued to build Jaguars’ ‘Stadium of the Future’
The permit covers $532.14 million of the $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium.…
September 11, 2025
Floridians oppose mid-decade redistricting, poll finds
Even a plurality of Republicans oppose redistricting before the next census, according to a poll by Common Cause.…
September 11, 2025
Breezy Jazz House may move back Downtown
Breezy Jazz House is seeking $132,662 in city incentives to move from San Marco to 337 E. Bay St.…
September 10, 2025
WHAT TO DO | ‘Gutenberg! The Musical!’; Horseshoe crabs; Beaches Record Fest
A hilarious musical, a hands-on marine life lesson and an afternoon of music hunting while drinking beer are What to…
September 10, 2025
Appeals court says Florida can’t ban open carry of guns
The court said the state’s ban on open carry conflicts with the nation’s historical tradition of firearms.…
September 10, 2025
Pinstripes files for bankruptcy and cancels Jacksonville plans
Pinstripes had planned a bowling alley, restaurant and entertainment center at St. Johns Town Center.…
September 10, 2025
St. Johns deputies kill armed man reported as ‘suspicious’
Deputies said they fired at the man when he refused to drop his gun.…
September 10, 2025
Sci-fi and cosplay beam back to Ancient City Con this weekend
An estimated 6,000 fans are expected at the 17th edition of Ancient City Con in St. Augustine.…
September 10, 2025
Today marks a strangely quiet peak to hurricane season
Sept. 10 is the statistical peak of hurricane season, but it is one of the quietest Septembers in 30 years.…
September 10, 2025
Dems’ walkout lifts social spending prohibition from Jax city budget – for now
The Jacksonville City Council, at least for now, removed language from the city budget that would ban taxpayer funding for…
September 9, 2025
Shad Khan’s net worth grows to $14.3B
But the Jacksonville Jaguars’ owner slipped on the ranking of the wealthiest Americans.…
September 9, 2025
State attorney won’t investigate City Council text messages
The State Attorney’s Office says there is no legal basis to investigate text messages between three Jacksonville council members.…
September 9, 2025
DeSantis pushes again for open carry of guns
Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for open carry in the past, but the proposal has never passed the Legislature.…
September 9, 2025
King tides worsen flood risk on Florida’s East Coast
Intense storms will bring the highest tides of the year, and flash floods are possible.…
September 8, 2025
Business leaders urge ‘prudence’ on tax cut proposal
The Jacksonville Civic Council says reducing revenue would be “inconsistent” with the city’s goals.…
September 8, 2025
Metro Park redesign to be shared with public this week
A design shown in December showcased a lot of trees and an updated version of the big central lawn.…
September 8, 2025
Surf park developer says project is in jeopardy
Developer Aventuur says projected construction costs have grown by over 20%.…
September 8, 2025
Immigration detention center opens in Baker County
The former Baker Correctional Institution held more than 100 detainees as of Friday.…
September 5, 2025
Castillo leader Gordon Wilson closes 50-year career
Wilson is retiring as superintendent of Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas.…
September 5, 2025
Jacksonville health leaders back vaccine mandates
Top medical officials say that ending vaccine mandates will erode decades of progress against preventable diseases.…
September 5, 2025
Jacksonville’s first responders lobby against tax cut
The chiefs of the fire and police unions say cutting tax revenue will hurt public safety.…
September 5, 2025
PolitiFact FL: Can I get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this year? Will insurance cover it?
The rules are changing this year on who can get COVID-19 shots and where.…